DAN Cann returned from injury and notched four goals for Hamworthy United to secure a dominant 5-0 win against Wessex Premier rivals Fareham.

The former Poole Town and Wimborne marksman netted a first-half hat-trick and added a fourth before the hour mark.

Hammers' substitute Luke Stone provided the final goal at County Ground to retain ninth place.

Poppies continued their strong start to 2019 and cemented their top-four spot with a 4-2 victory at AFC Porchester.

Steve Flynn scored a hat-trick for Michael Cuffie's side, with River Smith also on target for the visitors.

A penalty from Ash Pope and an effort from Max Wilcock secured a 2-0 win for Christchurch against Lymington.

Victory lifted three places to 15th Ollie Cherrett's side. Lymington remained without a win since before Christmas.

In Wessex One, Owen Nicholson netted a consolation effort for Verwood in their 4-1 reverse at AFC Stoneham.

New Milton extended to five their winless league run with a 1-0 defeat at Newport.

Poppies tomorrow night are due to face Bashley at Victoria Park.

Christchurch host Fareham, Hamworthy United welcome Baffins Milton Rovers and Portland United travel to Lymington (all 7.45pm).